How to convert mils to rods
1 mil is equal to 0.000005050505051 rods, and 1 rod is equal to 198,000 mils. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
rods = mils × 0.000005050505051
rods = mils ÷ 198,000Example: convert 15 mil to rd: 15 × 0.000005050505051 = 0.00007575757576 rd.
Mil to Rod conversion table
| Mil (mil) | Rod (rd) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mil | 5.050505051 × 10⁻⁸ rd |
| 0.1 mil | 5.050505051 × 10⁻⁷ rd |
| 1 mil | 0.000005050505051 rd |
| 2 mil | 0.0000101010101 rd |
| 3 mil | 0.00001515151515 rd |
| 5 mil | 0.00002525252525 rd |
| 10 mil | 0.00005050505051 rd |
| 20 mil | 0.000101010101 rd |
| 50 mil | 0.0002525252525 rd |
| 100 mil | 0.0005050505051 rd |
| 250 mil | 0.001262626263 rd |
| 500 mil | 0.002525252525 rd |
| 1,000 mil | 0.005050505051 rd |
About the mil
The mil (or thou) is one thousandth of an inch (25.4 µm). It's used for wire diameters, plastic sheet thickness and circuit board tracks.
Symbol: mil · 1 mil = 0.0000254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the rod
The rod is 16.5 feet (5.0292 m), or a quarter of a chain. It was used in land surveying and is still used to measure canoe portages.
Symbol: rd · 1 rd = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary